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Black · Diesel · 2014 · 1,984 cc

V40 YAYMOT history

V40 YAY is a black diesel Volvo V40 first used on 10 Jan 2014. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jan 2027 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 163,704 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jan 2026.

V40 YAY black Volvo V40 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jan 2027
Mileage
163,704 mi
At MOT on 27 Jan 2026
MOT tests
14
10 passed · 4 failed
Per year
13,317 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V40 YAY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V40
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
10 Jan 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V40 YAY was last recorded at 163,704 miles on 27 Jan 2026, 11,518 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,186 miles · 29 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
11,518 miles
Average per year
13,317 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 163,704 miles
  • 2025 – 152,186 miles
  • 2024 – 139,162 miles
  • 2023 – 128,290 miles
  • 2022 – 113,870 miles
  • 2021 – 101,974 miles
  • 2019 – 77,446 miles
  • 2018 – 56,943 miles
  • 2017 – 53,440 miles
  • 2016 – 41,452 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass163,704 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • ENGINE COVER & UNDER TRAYS & OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement INNER REAR BUSH

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM FRONT BUSH

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM FRONT BUSH

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

14 tests since 22 Nov 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass163,704 miles (+11,518)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    163,704 miles
    Test number
    174185092658
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. Pass152,186 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    152,186 miles
    Test number
    947970509923
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. Fail152,186 miles (+13,024)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,186 miles
    Test number
    157174614253
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. Pass139,162 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    139,162 miles
    Test number
    945929774035
    • AdvisoryENGINE COVER & UNDER TRAYS & OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement INNER REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Fail139,162 miles (+10,872)1 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,162 miles
    Test number
    290177619583
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure WALL TEARS & CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryENGINE COVER & UNDER TRAYS & OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement INNER REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER EDGE & CLOSE TO LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER EDGE & CLOSE TO LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass128,290 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    128,290 miles
    Test number
    635810029017
    • AdvisorySlight damage to nearside headlamp plastic housing
  7. Fail128,290 miles (+14,420)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,290 miles
    Test number
    406086735386
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySlight damage to nearside headlamp plastic housing
  8. Pass113,870 miles (+11,896)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    113,870 miles
    Test number
    109867753231
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Pass101,974 miles (+24,528)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    101,974 miles
    Test number
    195337226404
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder body covering fitted, restricting inspection of some components
  10. Pass77,446 miles (+139)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    77,446 miles
    Test number
    454504098704
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Fail77,307 miles (+20,364)2 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,307 miles
    Test number
    586474262776
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass56,943 miles (+3,503)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    56,943 miles
    Test number
    483821907837

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass53,440 miles (+11,988)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    53,440 miles
    Test number
    141302861549
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass41,452 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    41,452 miles
    Test number
    583611921073
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about V40 YAY

Does V40 YAY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V40 YAY is valid until 28 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on V40 YAY?
The MOT on V40 YAY is valid until 28 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V40 YAY done?
V40 YAY was recorded at 163,704 miles at its MOT on 27 Jan 2026, an average of 13,317 miles a year.
Has V40 YAY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V40 YAY has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on V40 YAY ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on V40 YAY find?
V40 YAY passed its latest MOT on 27 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: rear coil spring corroded.

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